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by steveig
Wed Nov 02, 2011 2:03 pm
Forum: Wado Talk
Topic: experiences in other MA dojos
Replies: 73
Views: 49136

Re: experiences in other MA dojos

I have trained in Shotokan dojo's and a couple of Shukukai dojo's over the years and all welcomed me as one of their own members, but interestingly I attended a Wing Chun based school and had a similar experience to Kyudo but without the pep talk. This is going back to the mid 70's and there is no d...
by steveig
Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: Wado Talk
Topic: Another demo
Replies: 29
Views: 24029

Re: Another demo

Craven wrote:yes i have way to much time on my hands! enjoy

Thats the one Craven, got to get me some of them.

Steve.
by steveig
Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:28 am
Forum: Wado Talk
Topic: Another demo
Replies: 29
Views: 24029

Re: Another demo

I remember Enoeda sensei doing an advert on tv(for crisps I think). Steve. Hi Steve this was mentioned on the old AK forum. I remember the advert quite well, mid 70's I think and I believe it was cheesy balls he was advertising shep Enoeda sensei had his dojo right in the middle of London just off ...
by steveig
Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:15 pm
Forum: Wado Talk
Topic: Another demo
Replies: 29
Views: 24029

Re: Another demo

Gary wrote:I always like the bit where he ties back the sleves of his montsuki with his tasuki.

I'm pretty sure I remember seeing some 1980's TV footage of Enoeda sensei doing that as well.

Nationwide or something like that.

Gary
I remember Enoeda sensei doing an advert on tv(for crisps I think).
Steve.
by steveig
Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: Wado Talk
Topic: Enrolling in Wado Ru coming from Goju Ryu
Replies: 48
Views: 40351

Re: Enrolling in Wado Ru coming from Goju Ryu

Hi Majin29, the training begins when you decide to leave the fireside and go to the dojo.

Steve.
by steveig
Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:31 am
Forum: Wado Talk
Topic: Suzuki Tatsuo 8th Dan Hanshi. 1928 - 2011.
Replies: 19
Views: 20442

Re: Suzuki sensei passed away

Our condolences from France, a sad day for Wado. He will be greatly missed.

Steve.
by steveig
Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:07 pm
Forum: Wado Talk
Topic: Socrates and suhari
Replies: 48
Views: 35174

Re: Socrates and suhari

Here is some stuff for you Shuhari minded folks.. for your enjoyment from Joseph Rempel, 8th dan Othsuka Amateur Karate Foundation http://www.akfkarate.com/about.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg0MIwHuWU8&feature=related The Chinto must be the urawaza Chinto.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?...
by steveig
Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:58 am
Forum: Wado Talk
Topic: Outdoor training
Replies: 6
Views: 6874

Re: Outdoor training

Last weekend our club was at Saxmundham for a camping / training weekend. We do two of these every year, but I see this as quite different to running through a town centre in a Gi. I would guess its asking for trouble running past pubs etc. Having said that, we were taken outside of the leisure cen...
by steveig
Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: Wado Talk
Topic: Outdoor training
Replies: 6
Views: 6874

Re: Outdoor training

Its been very quiet on the forum recently, so I thought I would throw this one in. Our dojo is located at a sports college with acres upon acres of sports pitches outside our door. When I was younger, during the summer it would be nothing for my sensei to pair everyone up and we would run in a regi...
by steveig
Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:10 am
Forum: Wado Talk
Topic: Wado Myth: Where and Why do I have to kiai in kata?
Replies: 30
Views: 26711

Re: Wado Myth: Where and Why do I have to kiai in kata?

I think it is great for the kids to kiai loudly, after they have got over the initial embarrassment or shyness they think it is great fun but at what point do you discourage it or do you just let them evolve naturally as they join the senior group. Steve. It's like the oss thing. I make my kids oss ...